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[Old_Hag]

This is great. I wish I had some of the unique connectors/pieces...If I did, I'd definitely try this out.

[maarten12]

Cool tutorial, very detailed and easy to understand.

Thanks .

I'm guessing that I have to buy the orange clips since I only have two.

One thing you can do, is to use the cross as they are, so don't cut them. Then you use the normal middle tubing connection on the cross tie for your middle tubing. You can put the catch car on there then. However, the problem is that the catch car is higher up in the guide, meaning that your train will rub over it at the end of the launch. Also, because it rubs over it, it might not roll back correctly in the catch car at the beginning of the launch, meaning that it doesn't hook up correctly.

You don't have too I made the launch but used another cable guide I didn't need to cut pieces nor use orange clips.

edit2:
but I made the launch but why don't you show the motor set-up for the tire drive and how does the trigger work?

The motor setup is something you should figure out yourself, everyone might use a different motor and I'm not going to make a tutorial for hooking up motors. the trigger is rather simple, try to figure out the system yourself first, that is always the fun part ! If you really don't get it, I will post a few pictures within the update of surgical tubing describing how it works.

This is great. I wish I had some of the unique connectors/pieces...If I did, I'd definitely try this out.

Now that I described another method for the cable guide, you might actually be able to build it !

If you guys have anymore questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to tell me!

[timtimlaz]

I'll just buy them because I'm making a elevator lift so I can compete in the "New Way to the Top" competition.

[Gromit15]

How would I go about cutting the the crossties? And im not totally sure what that material is. is that a rubber band or surgical tubing? And what is a rachet? (Im also sowwy for the 2 month post thingy, but i really want this and am 1/2 way done. )Thanks! -G12

Edited by Gromit15, 18 November 2013 - 12:54 AM.

[Bleach11]

Nice tutorial maarten! I'm gonna try this with micro Knex! Best of luck with the surgical tubing tutorial!

[frosb013]

Is it possible for me to get a full parts list for this so I can get the parts?
All the best
Frosb

[frosb013]

oh and how many cars can it pull?

[frank]

What cable do you recommend using for the launch,

give me a brand.

[IndyLukes]

Could I make this with just one or maybe two screamin serpents (Maybe a few extra pieces to be orders, but not a lot)?